This Weekend: Tonight’s Fireside Chat and Spring Scavenger Hunt!

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #16

E. Stephen Burnett explores fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com and its weekly Fantastical Truth podcast. He coauthored The Pop Culture Parent and creates other resources for fans and families, serving with his wife, Lacy, in their central Texas church. Stephen's first novel, the sci-fi adventure Above the Circle of Earth, launched in March 2025 from Enclave Publishing.

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    The fight for the space mission begins in his homeworld.

    Brock Rivers never wanted to be a repairman on Mars. Years ago, he failed to protect his family, and now he labors across a frontier planet to keep his children alive and escape CAUSE. But the spacefaring humanist regime is taking over Martian colonies, forcing all to join the secular state.

    Back in Brock’s homeworld, his people summon him to fulfill old hopes with a new dream. After decades of cultural isolation, they plan to restore missions for the 22nd century, voyaging beyond Earth to share the gospel in space. Brock must find a ship and recruit a team of misfit believers. They expect opposition from the formidable CAUSE, but not from a more deceptive enemy.

    One adversary attacks from the shadows to destroy the faithful. Others unify to oppose the project. Brock and his family must fight to resist these enemies of the space mission or else return to exile forever.

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    Lord of Winter by Jill Williamson and Andrew Swearingen
    Series author Jill Williamson and debut Andrew Swearingen craft this medieval political drama with complex characters and shifting motivations.
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    Glass Across the Sea by Sara Ella
    Sara Ella’s new fantasy Glass Across the Sea reflects an enchanting parable of light illuminating darkness, leading to forgiveness and redemption.
    —Stephany Araujo —

    Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Cuts a Careful Line Between Evil and Redemption

    The smash-hit shonen adventure boldly presents its characters with flaws and virtues, be they noble demon slayers or vile demon lords.
    — A. D. Sheehan —

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    Lord of Winter

    Series author Jill Williamson and debut Andrew Swearingen craft this medieval political drama with complex characters and shifting motivations.

    Glass Across the Sea

    Sara Ella’s new fantasy Glass Across the Sea reflects an enchanting parable of light illuminating darkness, leading to forgiveness and redemption.
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    Church Influencer, Before You Engage American Culture, Engage Thyself

    Many church influencers often come across as “for sale” to bad engagement because they are in fact rather impoverished.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Exclusive | Quotes and Notes: Putting Pop Culture in its Place

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    Yes, Marriage and Family are Still Normative and Good Gifts for Today’s Church

    Some Christians do idolize marriage and other gifts of God. But the solution isn’t to ignore or minimize his gifts’ original good purpose.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    We’ve Rescheduled ‘The Pop Culture Parent’ to Release Sept. 7, 2020

    Our new release date is Sept. 7, 2020 for The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Cover Reveal for The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ

    My first book The Pop Culture Parent has a title, release date, and this fantastical cover.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    The Perils of Exploring Space from a Groaning Planet

    Sin has turned the heavens into a killing field of humans versus nature, technological breakdown, insanity, and invading demons.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Seven Ways to Find Truth in Fantastic Stories

    Finding truth in fantastic stories starts with, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.”
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Notre Dame Aftermath: Yes, Jesus Cares About Stained-Glass Windows

    Jesus cares about humans, and about stained-glass windows and cultural works made by humans.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    ‘If Only Christians Made Great Art!’ Ignores Real-World Criticism

    Any Christian artist, no matter the label or quality of the art, will face criticism or even persecution.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Lifeway Christian Stores: Another Retail Phoenix Explodes into Ashes

    Don’t mourn or gloat over Christian fiction’s supposed “death.” Jesus loves resurrecting good things.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    If You Didn’t Like That Christian Ministry’s Anti-‘Captain Marvel’ Article, Read This

    Christians who don’t get the point of superhero stories must first find the biblical purpose of popular culture.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Secular YA May Fade, But Fantastic Christian Fiction Will Live On

    Print is back. Secular YA writers are destroying one another. Meanwhile, Christian fiction is slowly rebooting.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    This is the Strangest Timeline

    It’s dangerous to mess with history, Barry/Doctor/Hermione/McFly!
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Christian Creators Can’t Easily Bypass ‘Christian Markets’ for Secular Markets

    If “Christian markets” are too steep a hill to scale, imagine trying to leap over the secular market mountains.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Joy in Books Goes Beyond an Immediate ‘Spark’

    Yes, books exist for our joy, so let’s reject shallower “duty and Art”–style reasons for reading them.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —
    E. Stephen Burnett explores fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com and its weekly Fantastical Truth podcast. He coauthored The Pop Culture Parent and creates other resources for fans and families, serving with his wife, Lacy, in their central Texas church. Stephen's first novel, the sci-fi adventure Above the Circle of Earth, launched in March 2025 from Enclave Publishing.

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